A nurse who is leading a team of nurse managers is planning to make a major announcement. The nurse should use which of the following nonverbal communication techniques to enhance the importance of the announcement?

Rationale:

A. Analyzing data to identify issues for a client who has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus requires a higher level of clinical judgment and is typically performed by an RN.

B. Assisting a client with crutch walking following knee replacement surgery is an appropriate task for an LPN, as it involves support with activities of daily living and mobility.

C. Evaluating the outcomes of a new postoperative client involves assessing the effectiveness of care and requires RN-level assessment skills.

D. Developing the plan of care for a client who has an amputation involves comprehensive assessment and planning, which is usually the responsibility of an RN.

Rationale:

A. Inform the state medical board for an immediate investigation is not the initial step; concerns should first be reported to appropriate facility personnel.

B. Counsel the provider to determine the cause of the substance abuse is not the nurse’s role; this is a serious issue that requires reporting rather than counseling.

C. Notify the nursing supervisor of the concerns is the appropriate initial step to address the issue according to facility protocol.

D. Encourage clients to change to a different provider is not within the nurse’s scope of practice for handling the provider's behavior and does not address the root issue.